English Explanatory Dictionary

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English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement, especially when the statement angered or offended the speaker.
  2. Used as a satiric preface to highlight information that an interlocutor should already know or should be able to surmise.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, your, information.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-for your information.wav

Word forms

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Synonyms

I'll have you know that… FYI

Related words

as a matter of fact for the record
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